Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Details
CISA date
2021-11-03
Affected versions
Windows
Summary
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability due to the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performing privileged file operations. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to perform remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability is also known under the moniker of PrintNightmare.
Remediation
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Exploit info
No exploit-tagged NVD references in our cache; see the CISA KEV link below.
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